Senior Buyer (TGN5120) – Excellent Salary DOE

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Homeware

Job Ref: TGN5120

Our dynamic client, a thriving homewares brand, is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their fast-paced and energetic team. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual looking to make a significant impact in a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Analyse consumer buying patterns and predict future trends in home goods
2. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, particularly with partners in China and India
3. Implement and manage end-to-end best practices including QA, sourcing, supply chain, and warehousing
4. Attend trade shows and visit factories as required
5. Work with Assistant Buyer and Buyer
6. Lead product development meetings and facilitate design selection for ranges
7. Develop range costing sheets and engage in range building
8. Collaborate with Product Development and Marketing teams
9. Prepare and analyse annual budgets
10. Manage pricing and overall promotion of multiple product categories
11. Optimize sales through close collaboration with internal stakeholders
12. Ensure comprehensive understanding of market performance
13. Continuously assess consumer, customer, supplier, and competitor landscapes

Experience

1. Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier selection
2. Homewares/Fashion background
3. Knowledge of dealing with grocers preferred
4. Proven track record in a fast-paced, ambitious environment
5. Strong analytical skills for consumer trend prediction and budget management
6. Excellent communication and negotiation skills for building supplier relationships
7. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams